North Carolina § 66-235 - Time of effect of registration.
Full text of North Carolina North Carolina General Statutes § 66-235 — Time of effect of registration., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66-235. Time of effect of registration.
Upon receipt of the original application for registration in proper form, the Secretary of State shall, within 10 business days, issue a notice to the applicant that the Secretary of State has received the registration. Within 30 days thereafter, the Secretary of State shall notify the operator that the registration has been accepted or rejected, and if rejected, a brief statement explaining the reason. Registration shall be effective upon notice of acceptance by the Secretary of State. Renewal of registration shall be effective upon the anniversary of the current registration or 30 days after receipt, whichever date occurs last, unless otherwise rejected. History (1991 (Reg. Sess., 1992), c. 1009, s. 4.)
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 66-235 cover?
Section 66-235 ("Time of effect of registration.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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